IT Maintenance Technician, Temporary

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Current employees must apply internally via ConnectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

The University of Mississippi

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Department Summary

The Department of Student Housing at the University of Mississippi strives to transform students’ lives through the campus living experience. This starts by providing Housing team members with an exceptional workplace focused on encouraging staff engagement, personal growth, and professional development. Student Housing is an essential part of the student experience, and we strive to build and maintain collaborative partnerships across the Ole Miss campus to provide students with a strong foundation for success through creating connections, belonging, and Ole Miss pride.

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -  Facilities Operations

Sub-Family - Maintenance

Career Track / Level - O1

Grade - 2

Role Summary

• Inspects, maintains, and repairs specialized equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards.
• Utilizes specialized equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery, equipment and facilities to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation
• Perform routine and non-routine facility inspections
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Troubleshoot, escalate, and document issues according to policies and procedures
• Conduct initial survey of University technology and make repairs if possible

Examples of Work Performed

• Inspect and perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment and parts
• Inspect assigned buildings for maintenance repairs
• Use work order management system to receive assigned work orders and document work completed
• Replace or repair electronic door locks
• Perform routine battery maintenance on electronic door locks
• Participate in after hours on-call schedule
• Assist in larger projects related to electrified door openings
• Provide general IT support to the department

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Utilizes equipment to repair and maintain standard machinery, equipment and facility property to prevent  damage and ensure optimal operation.
2. Performs routine facility inspections  and preventive maintenance.
3. Conducts initial survey of plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, painting, and/or welding. Repairs if possible and makes referrals to trades as necessary.
4. Orders repair parts through Facilities Management storeroom system.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: High School or Equivalent

Experience: N/A

Preferred Qualifications

High School Graduate

1 year experience

Experience in Residential Housing

Please submit resume and cover letter

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.